Comments on: Tune in to Channel 9 for “Get Ready for Digital TV” http://ketcdtv.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/tune-in-to-channel-9-for-get-ready-for-digital-tv/ DTV - What You Need To Know Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:38:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Angela Smith http://ketcdtv.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/tune-in-to-channel-9-for-get-ready-for-digital-tv/#comment-77 Angela Smith Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:13:40 +0000 http://ketcdtv.wordpress.com/?p=85#comment-77 Soon after the February DTV transition takes place, KETC will increase the height of its digital antenna approximately 100 feet. This should help viewers in fringe areas receive stronger signals through bypassing terrain issues like very tall trees and buildings. I encourage you to visit www.antennaweb.org, enter your exact address and see what type of antenna they recommend for good reception of digital Channel 9. Depending on where you are, a stronger antenna might be necessary (even though you didn't need it before) due to interference from other signals in the area. While the VHF analog signal could process the interference, UHF can not and instead displays a black screen or pixelates frequently. If you're getting KETC at all, adjusting the position or adding an amplifier to your antenna could be the added boost you need to stabilize the picture. You might also try moving your TV and antenna near a window with a clear view out. My personal experience has been that I can't get Channel 2 unless I have the blinds pulled up. A bit odd, yes, but reception truly varies from home to home based on the conditions. In any case, we are constantly reading, researching and watching case studies like Wilmington, NC to see what we might do better and I appreciate you taking the time out to voice your concern. Soon after the February DTV transition takes place, KETC will increase the height of its digital antenna approximately 100 feet. This should help viewers in fringe areas receive stronger signals through bypassing terrain issues like very tall trees and buildings.

I encourage you to visit http://www.antennaweb.org, enter your exact address and see what type of antenna they recommend for good reception of digital Channel 9. Depending on where you are, a stronger antenna might be necessary (even though you didn’t need it before) due to interference from other signals in the area. While the VHF analog signal could process the interference, UHF can not and instead displays a black screen or pixelates frequently. If you’re getting KETC at all, adjusting the position or adding an amplifier to your antenna could be the added boost you need to stabilize the picture.

You might also try moving your TV and antenna near a window with a clear view out. My personal experience has been that I can’t get Channel 2 unless I have the blinds pulled up. A bit odd, yes, but reception truly varies from home to home based on the conditions.

In any case, we are constantly reading, researching and watching case studies like Wilmington, NC to see what we might do better and I appreciate you taking the time out to voice your concern.

]]> By: Jared http://ketcdtv.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/tune-in-to-channel-9-for-get-ready-for-digital-tv/#comment-74 Jared Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:24:29 +0000 http://ketcdtv.wordpress.com/?p=85#comment-74 We're ready for DTV, but is KETC? KETC's is one of the weakest signals in the region; our reception is spotty at best, despite being located in the city. Does KETC have any plans to improve its coverage? We’re ready for DTV, but is KETC? KETC’s is one of the weakest signals in the region; our reception is spotty at best, despite being located in the city.

Does KETC have any plans to improve its coverage?

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